Mini PC

With the MS-S1 Max, Minisforum has introduced its current top model, featuring the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. While the mini PC significantly outperforms the competition, it exhibits weaknesses regarding noise levels. We therefore took a closer look at the alternative performance profiles and analyzed their output.

The ECS Liva Z11 Plus was officially introduced at Computex 2025, and now, the company has shared more details about the mini PC. As ECS reveals, the system can be equipped with up to Intel Core Ultra 7 255H and 96 GB of RAM.

The D12 Plus is a new white label mini-PC sold globally with a choice of AMD Krackan Point or Strix Point APUs. OCuLink is also onboard, as is up to 64 GB of RAM and a 4 TB SSD from the factory.

GMKtec has won the American Good Design 2025 Platinum Award for its Ryzen AI Max+ 395-powered EVO-X2. To celebrate, the company has discounted the Strix Halo mini PC, making the base configuration drop below $1,400 with a special code.

The Minisforum MS-S1 Max launched as a new Stirx Halo mini PC that comes with two USB4 v2 ports. This powerful system with 128 GB of RAM is now available to pre-order on the global store at $2,299.

The new Iqon3 mini PC comes in a rugged passively-cooled chassis that can be easily installed in retro arcade or casino gaming cabinets. Powered by the efficient AMD Ryzen Pro 8000 APUs, these models come with a robust port selection combining modern USB and classic serial ports, plus a wide array of hardware and software security features.

Mini PCs have long been more than just a second computer - they should be practical, quiet, and at the same time an eye-catcher on the desk. With the NucBox M6 Ultra, GMKtec wants to show that inexpensive and small computers can also impress in everyday use. In the current review, we check whether the mini PC masters the balance between performance, features, and efficiency.

IceWhale, the company behind the ZimaBoard, has built a loyal community over the years. With their support, the company has evolved CasaOS—a simple NAS-focused operating system—into the more feature-rich ZimaOS. Now, with the announcement of version 1.5.0, IceWhale has unveiled a new release—and a controversial change.

The EQR7 is now available globally with a choice between two AMD Ryzen APUs. Upgraded to 32 GB of RAM for its global launch, the Beelink EQR7 also ships with a built-in PSU and a cooling solution that delivers nearly no fan noise even under fulll load.

As part of Geekom's Anniversary Blowout sale, the IT12 mini PC has dropped to its lowest price thus far as a new coupon code grants another 16% in savings in addition to the already discounted sales price.

The Framework system consumes about 40 W less power than the competing GMK mini PC while offering essentially the same CPU and GPU performance.

The Zen 5 Strix Halo CPU is proving to be excellent for performance mini PCs. Not only is it fast, but its Radeon 8060S GPU blows every other integrated solution currently available out of the water.

The GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra is now available in the global market. This new affordable mini PC comes with the Ryzen 7 7730U, which can be paired with up to 64 GB of RAM and 8 TB of storage.

Asus is offering a new mini PC in various configurations. The computer should be able to handle the usual everyday tasks and is powered by Intel processors put a Core Ultra 7. The ExpertCenter also supports a total of three storage devices.

The Maxtang MTN-FP850 has been officially detailed by the company. It's a new mini PC that features a compact form factor and can be equipped with up to the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

The Ninkear M7 is a compact mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and combines solid everyday performance with a stylish aluminum casing. For around $350, it is aimed at users who are looking for a space-saving computer for office, study, multimedia, or streaming. Our short test shows whether the Ninkear M7 lives up to this.

Blackview has released a new mini PC, or at least a new model variant. The MP100 should offer sufficient processing power for various use cases and can handle multiple monitors, while its price is relatively low.

The Aoostar Maco is a compact mini-PC with a silver aluminium housing, just like the Apple Mac mini. Equipped with USB4 and OCuLink ports, the Aoostar Maco is set for a global release after landing in China last month.

Minisforum has confirmed that the MS-S1 Max mini-PC will be launching later this week. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB of RAM, the Minisforum MS-S1 Max also features a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and a pair of USB V2 ports capable of delivering 80 Gbps each.

The Geekom A9 Max packs the new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 into an elegant, compact case and offers a wide range of connections. Our review with its numerous benchmarks and measurements reveals whether Geekom can hold its own against the competition with its powerful CPU.

Redragon, the company most popular for its mechanical gaming keyboards and peripherals, has entered the mini PC market with the launch of the MPC745 — a rather competitively priced mini desktop powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Radeon 780M.

The Peladn HA-4 packs the performance of the latest AMD technology into a compact format. With the Ryzen 7 7840HS and the integrated Radeon 780M, the mini PC offers enough power for office, multimedia and light gaming scenarios and is recommended as an attractively priced all-rounder for everyday use.

Geekom has now released the A9 Mega after teasing the mini-PC last month. Significantly more powerful than the A9 Max thanks to its AMD Strix Halo APU, the Geekom A9 Mega utilises an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and 128 GB of RAM within a 171 x 171 x 70.9 mm housing that packs plenty of ports too.

The Photonicat 2 is a decently equipped mini PC running Linux that is intended to act as an excellent router when on the go, courtesy of a hefty 51 Wh battery, as well as 5G support. The product is already in the crowdfunding stage, and is expected to reach customers sometime in October.

Users can equip the Karbon 524 mini PCs with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 165H processor, an Nvidia RTX A4000 Ada Generation SFF desktop-grade GPU, 96 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Port selection includes 2x Thunderbolt and quad 2.5 GbE NICs plus optional Wi-Fi 7.

The Minisforum AtomMan G7 Pro gaming mini PC appears to be quite a stunner, at least on paper. The Core i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU-equipped mini PC might prove to be an excellent choice for gamers, provided that the relatively slim system's cooling system is adequately competent.

OneXPlayer has launched a new eGPU, the OneXGPU Lite. It packs the Radeon RX 7600M XT and comes with an 80 Gbps USB-C and one OCuLink port. The launch price is CNY 3,899, around $547.

A brand-new mini PC with the powerful AMD Ryzen AI HX 9 370 "Strix Point" APU has been launched in China, dubbed the DeskOne T2. Featuring a healthy set of ports, which includes dual 2.5G Ethernet, the T2 mini PC is priced rather competitively.

A YouTuber tested a compact, Mac mini-like Windows PC pairing Intel’s Core i7-13620H with Nvidia’s laptop-class RTX 4050. The unit supports easy RAM and SSD upgrades, triple-display output, and Wi-Fi 6.

The Seaviv AIdeaStation R1 is one of the latest mini PCs to arrive with the extremely powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, featuring 16 cores and the discrete-class Radeon 8060S iGPU. Clearly, AMD's Strix Halo APUs are becoming the go-to choice for many high-end mini PCs.

The G1 Pro is another new mini PC that Minisforum has showcased at IFA 2025. It packs the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX in a slim chassis, which is paired with an unspecified Nvidia RTX 50 series Laptop GPU.

The Minisforum MS-S1 Max has been showcased at IFA 2025. It's a new AMD Strix Halo mini PC that features the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which packs the Radeon 8060S iGPU. The system also has two 80 Gbps USB4 v2 ports and dual 10G LAN.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, the Radeon 8060S and 64 GB RAM work together in the GMKtec EVO-X2. The mini PC impresses with a powerful iGPU, high AI performance and modern features and offers gaming and workstation power in a compact format - without overdoing it on price.

Lenovo has made the refreshed ThinkCentre Neo Ultra globally available. The Gen 2 mini PC can be configured with a desktop Nvidia RTX 5060 and up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285 vPro. This updated Mac Studio rival starts at $1,919.

Kickstarter is home to many interesting projects, but rarely do they reach their funding goal in as short a time as the recently introduced mechanical keyboard with an integrated mini PC. But what can the new device can do and is it worthwhile to support the campaign?

Mini PC enthusiasts who also happen to be bargain hunters will likely have GMKtec's offerings on their radar, since many of these products are frequently found at attractive prices. The K8 Plus mini PC is no exception and is now available for a record-low price, thanks to a 30% discount.

Aokzoe has hinted at imminent global availability for its AMD Strix Halo-based mini-PC. Now considered the 'next generation of Aokzoe', the so-called Aokzoe AI Mini PC will rival the likes of the GMKtec EVO-X2 with up to 128 GB of RAM and 96 GB assignable to its powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU.

The MeLE Cyber X1 has been officially detailed by the company. It's a new fanless mini PC that comes with the Intel N150 CPU. The Twin Lake processor is paired with 16 GB of RAM and user-upgradeable storage.

The Acer Chromebox CX16 and its Enterprise version have been introduced at IFA 2025. This new ChromeOS mini PC can be configured with up to Intel Core 7 150U, 16 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. The starting price in the EU is €299.

The Beelink Mate SE has been officially introduced in China as a new mini PC dock with an 80 Gbps USB-C port. It has a slightly different expandability config than the previous dock from the company and is compatible with the Mac mini.

The GMKtec NucBox K6 mini PC is now available for a record-low price, and boasts the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU which allows for performance that should easily satiate the requirements of almost any workload. The system also sports 32 GB of DDR5 memory and 1 TB SSD storage, both of which are upgradeable down the road.

The new Nimbini v4 Pro Edition mini PCs feature a fanless case with radiator fins that can be upgraded with even more fins for increased cooler efficiency. This model is based on the NUC 15 Pro motherboards that integrate ports like dual Thunderbolt 4 and dual HDMI 2.0b and can be configured with up to a Core Ultra 7 265H processor complemented by up to 128 GB DDR5-5600 and 4 TB storage.